I have a big lighting project for a homeowner who wants to light up her 200 year old trees. I'm wanting to find a website that has the examples of the different colours of light so I can let her see the difference. Preferably a landscaping site, but as of yet I've not found a good one. Anyone know of one. I've typed in HPS light and different combinations, but haven't seen any good examples as of yet. I know they gotta be out there. Thanks for your help. Steve...

Typically HPS is not use for highlighting is likrly the reason you are not finding anything. HPS has a low color render index rating (CRI). This means that colors are harder to distinquish from one another, as if we did not know that already. MH has much higher CRI rating. Hence it is used in high visibility areas like big box stores, factories, and higher risk security areas.

Just a thought, if you go with a MH fixture, try screwing in a clear mercury lamp of the equal wattage (if the ballast says it will operate a mercury lamp, most non pulse-start MH ballasts will). I say this because the non coated mercury lamps produce more green and blue light and may enhance the foleage on the tree, making it look a deep green colour.. Just my 2 cents.. A.D

Right, CFL=PL. Product designation would be PL-13 for a 13w, PL-9 for a 9w, etc. PLs are one or more tubes in a U shape. I prefer these type of CFLs as opposed to the twist-in, medium-base A-19 replacement types for a number of reasons.

Although LV definately has it's advantages, such as ease of wiring (direct burial as opposed to PVC conduit, etc.), I find the light isn't quite as brilliant. The required transformer also presents another link in the chain of possible issues down the road.